Women Use Social Media to Break the Silence on Chronic UTIs
Women share chronic urinary tract infection experiences online to challenge stigma, find support and press for improved care and research.
NHS Alliance warns smaller maternity units may need to be consolidated
The NHS Alliance says difficult decisions could lead to consolidation of smaller maternity units, reviving debate on access and safety in maternity care.
Leadership Is Gardening, Not Engineering
For a long time, organisations have often been imagined like machines. Put the right structures in place, define the process carefully enough, measure what...
Chicago Confronts a New Wave of Synthetic Drugs, Communities and Services Strained
Chicago communities face a growing influx of synthetic drugs, straining health and law enforcement and prompting calls for expanded testing and support.
Pope Photographed for First Time Since Surgery and Lung Cancer Diagnosis
The pope has been photographed for the first time since undergoing surgery at Gemelli Hospital and receiving a lung cancer diagnosis this week.
Same-day Metagenomic Test Unmasks Hidden Infections in Critically Ill Children
A same-day metagenomic assay can identify hard-to-find infections in intensive care children, shaping treatment decisions and infection control.
Clinicians Warn Classroom Screen Time Is Linked to Rising Short‑Sightedness Among Pupils
Clinicians call for limits on classroom screen use in England to curb rising short‑sightedness and protect pupils' eye health.
Recognising childhood cancer early: what parents and clinicians should watch for
Although rare, cancer is the leading disease-related killer of children under 15 in the UK. Symptoms are often subtle—here’s what to know.
How the Autism, ADHD and Mental Health Review Shapes Public Services
A review on autism, ADHD and mental health highlights implications for the NHS, welfare, education and employment policy sectors.
Why Women’s Anger Is Emerging from Private to Public Life
Research shows more women report anger; experts debate whether expression, causes and social shifts explain the trend and its policy implications.
WHO advises against obesity drugs for children under 10, urges lifestyle care
WHO guidance warns against weight-loss medicines for children under 10, recommending focus on healthy eating and physical activity.
Hangxiety: The science behind post-drink anxiety
Experts explain biological and psychological triggers of 'hangxiety' and offer practical steps to ease anxiety after drinking.
Three scientists honoured for breakthroughs that exposed the brain’s inner workings
Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel receive the Nobel for work that illuminated brain function and will influence neuroscience research.
Coroner Flags Future Risk at East London Mental Health Unit After Fatal Attack
A coroner has warned of a risk of future deaths after a patient was killed at an east London mental health unit.
Outbreaks of Measles and Malaria Kill Dozens of Children in India’s Balaghat District
At least 32 children have died in Balaghat district since May as measles and malaria outbreaks affect remote communities.
Everyday Habits That Feed Social Anxiety — and Clear Steps to Change Them
Practical steps to spot habits that worsen social anxiety and how to replace them with small, effective changes.
Dilnot Warns NHS-Style Social Care Reform Could Take Decades and Carry Heavy Costs
Sir Andrew Dilnot says creating an NHS-style social care system could take decades and the cost would be "very substantial".
Burnham to put detailed care plan to voters after warning over NHS strain
Andy Burnham says a detailed care service proposal will be placed on the ballot at the next general election after warning broken social care threatens the NHS.